Lined Shoulder Bag Sewing Pattern — Webbing Strap & Pocket | CATHY (PDF)
Sew a roomy, fully lined shoulder bag with a webbing strap
The CATHY Shoulder Bag is one of the larger bags in the range — big enough for a folder, a book, your shopping or a day's essentials — and it's fully lined, so it's as tidy inside as it is out. A separate pocket fabric means you can pick out a contrast, and the strap is made from sturdy 25mm webbing rather than fabric, so it takes the weight without stretching.
Clear instructions and a straightforward shape make it a confidence-building make even if it's one of your first bags.
What you'll learn
- Building a fully lined bag so no raw edges show inside
- Adding a pocket in a contrasting fabric
- Attaching a webbing shoulder strap securely enough to carry a real load
- Working to a 12mm seam allowance throughout
Finished size
Approximately 41cm wide x 31cm high
What you'll need
½m of your main fabric, ½m of lining fabric, ½m of pocket fabric, and 3m of 25mm webbing for the strap. Seam allowance is 12mm throughout — note this is wider than most of our patterns.
Skill level
Beginner. Full-colour step-by-step photographs, our trademark 'Easy to Follow Instructions', and full-size reusable A4 templates — no enlarging required. A free video tutorial is available on our YouTube channel.